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In this picture dated Thursday, Jan. 17, 2013 and released by the French Army Communications Audiovisual office (ECPAD) Nigerian troops for the African-led international support mission to Mali exit a military plane at Bamako airport, Mali. France remains alone as the only foreign power with boots on the ground, though on Thursday, a contingent of Togolese and Nigeria soldiers arrived at the airport. (AP Photo/Jeremy Lempin, ECPAD)
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